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Freshly fried crispy chicken rests on a wire rack over the white marble cooktop. The golden, crunchy coating glistens, showcasing its crispy texture, ready to be served with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Homemade KFC Chicken Recipe

This homemade KFC-style fried chicken is ultra-crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and packed with bold spices. Made with real ingredients, it’s a game-changer for fried chicken lovers!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Deep frying pan or Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Wire rack or paper towels
  • Thermometer (optional, but recommended)

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Chicken Breast Fillets 350gms
  • 1½ Tsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • 1 Tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • ½ Tsp White/Black pepper powder
  • 250 ml Buttermilk

Flour Mix:

  • 1½ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • ½ Tsp Thyme
  • ½ Tsp Basil
  • ⅓ Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Garlic salt
  • 1 Tsp Dried mustard
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1 Tsp Ginger powder
  • 1 Tsp Black pepper powder
  • 1 Tsp White pepper
  • 1½ Tsp Paprika or Kashmiri Chilli powder
  • ½ Tsp Cayenne pepper or Red chilli powder
  • ½ Tsp Celery Salt

Egg Wash:

  • 3 Egg Whites
  • pinch of Salt

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix ginger-garlic paste, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and buttermilk. Add chicken and marinate for at least 4 hours.
    A glass bowl sits on the white marble cooktop, filled with chicken fillets soaking in a creamy buttermilk marinade mixed with ginger-garlic paste, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. A spoon is partially submerged, stirring the marinade to ensure the flavors blend well.
  • Prepare the Flour Mix: In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour with spices and seasonings.
    A glass bowl on the white marble cooktop holds a mixture of all-purpose flour and spices, including paprika, thyme, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper. A fork rests on the side, ready for mixing, ensuring an even distribution of flavors for coating the chicken.
  • Make the Egg Wash: Whisk egg whites with a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
    A glass bowl on the white marble cooktop contains egg whites whisked to a frothy consistency, with a pinch of salt added for seasoning. A whisk is partially submerged in the bowl, mid-motion, preparing the mixture for the chicken coating process.
  • Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, dip in flour mix, then egg wash, and coat again in flour for extra crunch.
    A marinated chicken fillet is being coated in the seasoned flour mixture inside a glass bowl on the white marble cooktop. The chicken is fully covered in the flour, forming a textured, crispy layer, ready for the next step.
  • Heat the Oil: In a deep pan, heat oil to 170°C (340°F).
  • Fry the Chicken: Fry in batches for 6–8 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
    Golden-brown crispy fried chicken sizzles in hot oil inside a black deep pan on the white marble cooktop. Small bubbles surround the chicken as it fries to perfection, developing a crunchy and flavorful exterior.
  • Drain & Rest: Place fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Serve & Enjoy: Pair with mashed potatoes, green beans, or your favorite dips.
    Freshly fried crispy chicken rests on a wire rack over the white marble cooktop. The golden, crunchy coating glistens, showcasing its crispy texture, ready to be served with mashed potatoes and green beans.